We care about the people of our community and ATLAS is here to walk with you on your journey.

Christian mentoring is a Christ-centered relationship where a more mature believer walks alongside someone seeking to grow in their faith. It’s about encouragement, guidance, prayer, and shared wisdom — all grounded in God’s Word.

Through regular connection, the mentor helps the mentee navigate life’s challenges, discover their God-given purpose, and grow in spiritual maturity. It’s not about having all the answers — it’s about doing life together with Jesus at the center.

Whether you're seeking direction, support, or simply a deeper walk with Christ, mentoring can be a powerful step in your journey of faith.


Here’s a breakdown of what Christian mentoring usually involves:

1. Biblical Foundation

Mentoring is modeled in Scripture—think Paul mentoring Timothy (2 Timothy 2:2) or Jesus mentoring His disciples. It’s about passing on faith, wisdom, and practical life guidance.

2. Spiritual Growth

The primary goal is to help the mentee become more like Christ. This includes:

  • Developing a consistent prayer life and time in the Word.
  • Learning to listen to and follow the Holy Spirit.
  • Growing in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

3. Accountability and Encouragement

A Christian mentor offers:

  • Accountability: Gently challenging the mentee to live in obedience to God.
  • Encouragement: Reminding them of God's promises, love, and grace through ups and downs.

4. Life Guidance

While spiritual growth is central, mentors often help with life issues too—relationships, career decisions, handling trials—always with a biblical view.

5. A Safe, Trusting Relationship

The mentor-mentee relationship is built on:

  • Trust
  • Confidentiality
  • Openness
  • Mutual respect

6. Long-Term Vision

Good Christian mentoring encourages the mentee to eventually become a mentor to others, creating a ripple effect of discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2 again—"entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also").


Why It Matters

  • Spiritual Growth: Mentoring helps us become more like Christ through prayer, Scripture, and accountability.
  • Support & Encouragement: Life can be challenging. A mentor is someone who listens, prays, and walks with you through it all.
  • Discipleship: Jesus modeled mentoring through personal relationships — it's how faith is passed on and deepened.
  • Kingdom Impact: When we grow in Christ, we’re empowered to love, lead, and serve others more effectively.

What to Expect

  • Regular Meet-Ups: These may be weekly or bi-weekly, in person or virtual — whatever works best for both.
  • Shared Faith Journey: Discussion, Bible study, prayer, and life-sharing — all centered on Christ.
  • Confidentiality: A safe space to be honest, ask questions, and seek God's direction.
  • Mutual Growth: Both mentor and mentee benefit and are shaped by the Holy Spirit in the process.

Located in Willmar, MN, ATLAS is a Christ-centered, non-profit, Interdenominational mentoring and discipleship ministry committed to walking the road of life with youth and adults.


Learn more about our mentoring services.

Volunteers needed!!

Do you love working with children? We need you!! We would like to have 3-6 groups this summer for kids. We have ideas but would love to talk to you about yours!

Child development is more than just academics— it's about nurturing the whole child: emotionally, socially, spiritually, and mentally. During the summer months, many children lose the structure, connection, and support they find during the school year. That’s why having a safe, loving space where they can grow, play, and learn about Jesus is so important. Through fun, engaging activities—like games, crafts, music, and group interaction—children develop essential life skills: communication, empathy, creativity, and teamwork. These early experiences shape how they interact with the world for years to come. The time we pour into children today creates ripple effects for families, schools, churches, and communities tomorrow. By giving them a place to grow spiritually and emotionally, we help raise kind, confident, faith-filled young leaders. For more details call Corie at 320-441-2250 or corie@atlaswcmn.org

upcoming fundraisers for atlas.


Bluegrass bingo fundraiser - will be held at the willmar conference center on may 16 starting at 6pm. this will be a fun evening of bluegrass music, light appetizers, and bingo for men and women. we will play 11 games with prizes ranging from designer handbags, meat packages, spa package, kayak, patio set, Fire pit and more! Tickets $40


ATLAS Gargage sale - wil be at crew company, 1300 E Hwy 12 on june 19, 20, and 21. We will be collecting donations from april 15-18. donate or come and shop!


beauty from ashes banquet - will be held at the willmar conference center on october 30 at 5:30. Note that its a thursday night this year!


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ATLAS Services

Interested in learning how ATLAS can help you? Contact us today and let's set up a time to talk. 320.441.2250 or info@atlaswcmn.org. 


We're happy to have an initial conversation to see if mentoring through ATLAS is a right fit for you or your child.


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Support ATLAS

Your financial support for ATLAS helps disciple Youth and adults through the journey of life. We support, guide, teach and love each person through mentoring, our Growth Groups, Fellowship Groups and our Bible studies.


You can donate to ATLAS safe and securely online or send a check by mail.


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WE NEED YOU!!!

Thank you to all of you who have supported or have come alongside ATLAS in some way. Most people walking through our doors are hurting in one way or another and just want to be heard, seen, loved and met where they are at. Our goal is to collaborate with as many Churches and Christ following individuals as possible so that our Mentees can grow in their faith, become solid Christ followers and become active members of area churches. We strive to be the bridge to the church. Would you take a pledge to help us?


This is what we are looking for:    

                                                                   

Prayer- Prayer is one of the foundations of ATLAS. Will you actively pray for ATLAS, the staff, the mentors and the mentees? Will you stop in to our prayer room and pray over the hundreds of prayer requests?            

Mentors- Would you consider talking to some of your friends, family or church family about becoming a mentor or volunteering through ATLAS? Or if you are not yet mentoring, would you consider becoming one? We train, equip and give ongoing support to our mentors.                                                                                   

Awareness- Will you help spread the word about ATLAS and what we do? Many people still do not know about us and how we help our community. Will you share our events and fundraisers with your circle of friends, family, co-workers and church family? Word of mouth is our best ally.                                                                                                                         Mentees – If you know someone who needs a friend, someone to talk to, wants to grow in their faith, is lonely or just having life struggles, will you refer them to ATLAS?                                                                                         

Support- If you know someone who is looking to support local missions, will you tell them about ATLAS? Will you tell your missions team at your church about ATLAS? If you have the means to help and would like to, would you consider giving a monthly donation? If you are estate planning, would you consider ATLAS? If you are in need of Christian gifts will you stop by and shop at our ABIDE Boutique inside the ATLAS office?           

                                                                    

Thank you for your continued support and helping build God’s kingdom, it really does take a village.